Roberta "Bobbie" Joy Saldivar

Roberta Joy Bobbie Saldivar, 65, our beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life with the Lord on Monday, August 22, 2011 at her residence surrounded by her loving family after a brief but valiant fight against pancreatic cancer.

Bobbie as she was affectionately known to all, was a native and lifetime resident of Brownsville having been born here on July 8, 1946. She was a graduate of Brownsville High School Class of 1965. She attended Texas Southmost College. On September 29, 1967, she married the love of her life, Gustavo M. Saldivar, and raised 4 daughters, which she claimed was her greatest accomplishment.

She began volunteering at the Brownsville Herald right after high school. She eventually made the Herald her home away from home after working there 39 years. She retired in June of 2007 as Production Manager. She was actively involved in education as a C. A. R. E. Partner at Clearwater and Ortiz Elementary. Upon retirement she volunteered as a board member at Valley Federal Credit Union.

In her youth, she enjoyed bowling, dancing, going to the movies, and being with her friends. She was most fulfilled when in the presence of her family and friends. She enjoyed visiting with her friends, gardening, fishing, hunting, camping, and going on short trips with her husband, family, and friends.
Everyone who really knew her would agree that Bobbie was a rare jewel. She loved purely and unconditionally, cared with all her heart, and served everyone without ever expecting anything in return.

It was evident to everyone who knew Bobbie that she was a woman who had a deep faith, trust, and love in the Lord. These three qualities helped Bobbie to deal with her illness these past three months. Bobbie was a woman who was deeply loved and she will be profoundly missed by all those fortunate to have known her and all those whose lives she touched in her 65 years on this earth.

She is preceded in death by her daddy, Jesse W. Sloss Sr. her maternal grandparents, C. V. and Natalia P. Hinojosa her paternal grandmother, Anita Longoria her motherinlaw, Joaquina Medina Saldivar and a stepbrother, Jesse W. Sloss Jr.

Bobbie is survived by her husband of 43 years, Gustavo M. Saldivar her four daughters, Rebecca Joy Jorge Robles, Roberta Ann Stephen L. Jr. Alvarez, Roxana Roxie Marie Betancourt, Raquel Michele Marco Garza her mother, Hortencia Tencha Sloss her father, Fernando Solis of Albany, GA ten grandchildren: Jessica Marie Rudy III Marks, Stephanie Lauren Alvarez, Justin Daniel Robles, Samantha Leslie Alvarez, Jurnee Michele Robles, Jacqueline Ann Robles, Rhyen Gus Betancourt, Esteban Leonardo Alvarez III, Mia Micahela Garza, and Paulo Amadeo Garza and two greatgrandchildren: Christian Isaiah Robles and Madison Nicole Marks. She will also be missed by her stepsisters: Elsie Ireland of La Feria, Sylvia Sloss of Harlingen, Rose Marie De Los Santos of San Benito, and Rose Lee Dorsey of Alamo her halfsister, Julie Solis and her halfbrother, Santy Solis both of Albany, Georgia.

Visitation will begin on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 11 a.m. and continue through 4 p.m. in the West Chapel at DarlingMouser Funeral Home. Visitation will resume at 5 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 602 E. Elizabeth St., with the recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m. at the church. Visitation will resume on Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 11 a.m. in the East Chapel at DarlingMouser with the Funeral Mass scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park.

Bobbies sonsinlaw, Jorge Robles, Stephen L. Alvarez Jr., and Marco Garza along with Johnny Guzman, Ben Garza, and Duane Neece are honored to be serving as her pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be: Ismael Castillo Jr., Justin Robles, Rudy Marks III, David Robles, and Emilio Moreno Jr.

In honor of Bobbies zest for life, her family asks that you wear a bright vibrant color to the services.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to all her attending doctors in Brownsville and at M.D. Anderson in Houston, for all they did for her. In addition, thanks also to the staff at Greater Valley Hospice Alliance for the compassion and care shown to Bobbie and the family.

Visitation

DarlingMouser Funeral Home
945 Palm Blvd.
Brownsville, TX  78520
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Service

Visitation

Sacred Heart Catholic Church
602 E. Elizabeth
Brownsville, TX  78520
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
5 p.m. to 9 p.m .

Rosary

Sacred Heart Catholic Church
602 E. Elizabeth
Brownsville, TX  78520
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
7 p.m.

Funeral Mass

Sacred Heart Catholic Church
602 E. Elizabeth
Brownsville, TX  78520
Thursday, August 25, 2011
3 p.m.

Cemetery

Buena Vista Burial Park
5 McDavitt Blvd.
Brownsville, TX  78521